January 30 in History for Kids

January 30 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1661, 1697, 1806, 1826. Violent events and crimes are left off. Each line is a small true thing to ask about, not a whole lesson. February 29 is included so a leap-day birthday still has a page. Walk with the previous and next links, or open the January hub for the rest of the month.

In 1661, Charles Rollin was born. Charles became known as french historian and educator.
In 1697, Johann Joachim Quantz was born. Johann became known as german flute player and composer.
In 1806, the original Lower Trenton Bridge (also called the Trenton Makes the World Takes Bridge), which spans the Delaware River between Morrisville, Pennsylvania…
In 1826, the Menai Suspension Bridge, considered the world's first modern suspension bridge, connecting the Isle of Anglesey to the northwest coast of Wales, is opened.

Pair a date with a story in the library or a geography quiz if you want to keep going.